The Evolution of Fashion: Pattern and Cut from 1066 to 1930
A guide to the development of fashion and the changing trends in male and female dress from 1066 to 1930. For each of the costumes illustrated, there is a dressmaker's pattern drawn to scale and supported by technical notes on making up. Observations are made on the characteristics of the period.
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Accessories adapt pattern armhole back and front back half band belt BLOUSE BODICE front body Boots braided breeches brim bum roll bustle buttoned CB half CF fold Chemise COAT SLEEVE codpiece Colours corset costume COTEHARDIE crown Cuff curve decorated deep doublet drawstring embroidered Epaulette Fabrics fastening finger rings flared flounces fold CB fold half foundation frill front half garments gather or pleat gown Hair half BODICE half COAT front half SKIRTS Hats Head dress hip pad hosen HOUPPELANDE inches interlined knee lace length lightly bone line throughout liripipe mantle material Men General characteristics Movement narrow neck neck frill neckband neckline Notes on patterns Padding and restriction petticoat placket pleat half previous fashion previous pattern ribbons robe ruff sewn shape Shirt Shoes similar shoulders side seams silk stiffened Stockings similar tight trimmed Trousers tunic waist edge waistband waistline wear whalebone Women General characteristics worn wrist